front tow hitch

Blocky10 · 18-08-2016, 15:37

Gave my truck a service and as I had my brothers workshop all to myself decided to make a front tow hitch. Found some 50x50 box and a length of 45mm tube that just happened to be a snug fit inside the box section. Cut the box to fit in against the tie down part, drilled a 13mm hole thorough inline with the hole in the tie down and welded it in place.
Cut a 400mm piece of tube, marked and drilled through this also.
Offered up a tow ball and was too low so found an off cut of 8mm plate and made a riser. Welded all together and painted it smooth hammerite black.
Then made a bung using a piece of smaller box section, drilled the same and welded on a square piece of 5mm plate. Paint and finished. Cut down a stainless bolt, drilled a 5mm hole through for an R clip.
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Blocky10 · 18-08-2016, 15:39

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Banshee · 18-08-2016, 15:43

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That's awesome mate, will make maneuvering your caravan around a walk in the park

Blocky10 · 18-08-2016, 15:46

Let's hope so. It's 8mtr long and as terranos are narrow, it can be a chore parking it where I store it

Blocky10 · 18-08-2016, 15:50

Can also make different attachments for it too I suppose! It'll be like a Swiss army knife.

rustic · 18-08-2016, 16:38

Years ago I bought one off a member who lived in Stoke on Trent, made launching and recovery of my boat on it's twin axle trailer much easier. Just over 2 tonne, Total trailer length with boat just over 26'.

There is a download in the workshop area that shows you how to make one.

http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk32.pdf

Being attached on the nearside gives plenty of forward vision, you push the trailer like a wheel barrow, it goes where you want it to go, you don't have to reverse back and have another go either.
If I recall the thread size into the chassis is a metric fine thread, can't recall the size... could be 12mm fine thread?? not sure.

Rustic

rustic · 18-08-2016, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

Can also make different attachments for it too I suppose! It'll be like a Swiss army knife.

Have one each side.... snow plough attachment lol

18-08-2016, 15:37	#1
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	front tow hitch Gave my truck a service and as I had my brothers workshop all to myself decided to make a front tow hitch. Found some 50x50 box and a length of 45mm tube that just happened to be a snug fit inside the box section. Cut the box to fit in against the tie down part, drilled a 13mm hole thorough inline with the hole in the tie down and welded it in place. Cut a 400mm piece of tube, marked and drilled through this also. Offered up a tow ball and was too low so found an off cut of 8mm plate and made a riser. Welded all together and painted it smooth hammerite black. Then made a bung using a piece of smaller box section, drilled the same and welded on a square piece of 5mm plate. Paint and finished. Cut down a stainless bolt, drilled a 5mm hole through for an R clip. 20160818_142858.jpg

18-08-2016, 16:38	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Years ago I bought one off a member who lived in Stoke on Trent, made launching and recovery of my boat on it's twin axle trailer much easier. Just over 2 tonne, Total trailer length with boat just over 26'. There is a download in the workshop area that shows you how to make one. http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/d...kshop/wk32.pdf Being attached on the nearside gives plenty of forward vision, you push the trailer like a wheel barrow, it goes where you want it to go, you don't have to reverse back and have another go either. If I recall the thread size into the chassis is a metric fine thread, can't recall the size... could be 12mm fine thread?? not sure. Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

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Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	20160818_143201.jpg

18-08-2016, 15:46	#4
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Let's hope so. It's 8mtr long and as terranos are narrow, it can be a chore parking it where I store it

18-08-2016, 15:50	#5
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Can also make different attachments for it too I suppose! It'll be like a Swiss army knife.